Chalk-holder.



'T. APOSTLE.

CHALK HOLDER. APPLICATION FILED SEPT. I5, 1916.

Patented J an. 22, 1918.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 22, 1918.

Application filed September 15, 1916, Serial No. 120,403.

b all whom it may concern Be it known that I, THOMAS Aros'rLn, a

citizen of the United States, residing at used for cues is generally placed loosely upon the table, and which practice results in a waste of the chalk by misplaceinent of the same by the players, and by the latter unintentionally carrying the chalk away in their pockets when finished playing. Again the chalk is often thrown or knocked upon the table thereby unnecessarily soiling the cloth on the table, and is also frequently knocked from the table to roll beneath the latter, resulting in the waste of time of both the players and the attendant.

It is therefore the principal object of this invention to provide a device for holding a plurality of pieces of chalk of the character above mentioned, and which device can be supported from the wall or ceiling, or any other suitable support in convenient reach of the players, the device being constructed to permit the same to be easily handled when its use is desired.

The invention also embodies the desired features of simplicity, durability, and designed to permit the holder to be readily and easily refilled with chalk as the occasion may require.

The nature and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent from the following description when read in connection with the accompanying drawings, the invention residing in the construction, combi nation and arrangementof parts as claimed. In the drawings forming part of this specification like numerals of reference indicate similar parts in the several views and wherein Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view taken through the device.

Fig. 2 is a bottom plan view of a modified form.

Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view through a still further modified form.

Fig. 4 is a view showing the manner of supporting a plurality of holders by means of a flexible element.

The device forming the subject matter of my invention consists of a body portion or block 10 of any suitable material and design, it being preterably constructed from wood having a circular outline. The body portion as shown is provided with a series of pockets, which latter open at both ends of the body portion, and which may be of any desired cross sectional configuration to accon'nnodate pieces of chalk of diil'erent design, A shoulder 12 is located within each of the pockets adjacent the bottom thereot, and which shoulder constitutes a support for the chalk 13. It might here be stated that the device can vary in size to accommodate one or any number ot pieces of chalk as desired. When the chalk is positioned within.thopockets, one end of the chalk rests upon the shoulders 12, while the opposite ends oi the chalk lie flush with the upper surface of the body portion 10, and held positioned within the pockets by means of a cover l-l. The cover 14 may be secured upon the body 10 in various ways, to permit of its ready association with the body, or

its separation therefrom as the occasion may require, but the body portion 10 is prefer ably provided with a central restricted bore 16 with which the opening 17 in the cover is adapted to register when these parts are associated, for the reception of a threaded eye bolt 18 as clearly illustrated. The bore 16 communicates with a squared opening 19 on the bottom of-the body portion 10, and arranged within the opening 19 is a nut 20 which is held against rotation by the walls of the opening as will be readily understood.

As the bolt 18 is passed throi'lgh the cover and body portion of the device, its lower extremity is threaded within the bore of the nut 20, thereby eitectively holding the cover positioned upon the body portion for the purpose above mentioned. The holder may be suspended from the ceiling or other support in any suitable manner. Manifestly when use of the device is desired, the latter is grasped by the player who positions the tip end of the one within one of the pockets, which obviously brings the tip end of the one in engagement with the chalk, and by rotating either the one or the holder, an application of the chalk is placed upon the cue. Should a flexible element 25 be employed for supporting one or more of the holders, a weight 26 would be connected with the element 25 and normally hold the holders in an out of the way position, yet in convenient reach of the players. It will be noted that the cover forms a backing for the chalk thus allowing the device to be conveniently handled and the proper amount of chalk placed upon the cue with the least efi'ort.

In Fig. 2 I have shown a modified form which is distinguished from the preferred form hereinabove described in that the pockets 27 are preferably of rectangular formation in cross section to accommodate chalk of a similar configuration, while the cover (not shown) is held secured upon the body portion ofthe holder by means of a plurality of eye bolts (not shown) which are passed through openings 29 in the cover and bodyportion adjacent the periphery of the holder and secured to the latter in the same manner as described in connection with the preferred form ofthe invention.

In Fig. 3 I have shown a still further modified form of the invention, wherein the chalk 30 is arranged within pockets 31 in the body portion 32 in the same manner as described in connection withthe preferred form of the invention, but in this instance a coil spring 33 is positioned between each piece of chalk and the cover 34, with one end of the spring bearing against the cover and its opposite end bearing against the chalk, to hold the latter in its lowermost position within the pockets. In other words as the chalk wears, or is consumed the springs force the chalk down within the pockets, to a position whereby'it can be conveniently engaged by the tip end of the cue, the springs in this instance constituting a backing for the chalk as will be readily understood. The cover can be secured to the holder in any suitable manner. In any instance however the cover can be readily detached from the holder to permit the latter to be refilled with chalk as the occasion may require, and the cover subsequently placed upon the holder in quick order.

While it is believed that the nature and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent from the foregoing description, I desire to have it understood that such changes in the construction and arrangement of parts may be resorted to when desired as fall within the scope of what is claimed.

What is claimed is l. A chalk holder comprising a body having a circumferential series of pockets opening at both sides of the body, each pocket being adapted to receive a piece of chalk of a shape corresponding to the configuration of the pocket, a shoulder arranged within each pocket forming a seat for the chalk and maintaining the latter inwardly of the adjacent side of the body, a cover detachably secured to the opposite side of the body and closing the adjacent ends of said pockets, a coil spring arranged within each pocket and bearing against said cover and the chalk and operating to maintain the chalk seated against said shoulder, and an eye bolt extended through said body and cover with the eye thereof disposed above the cover as and for the purpose described.

2. A chalk holder comprising a body having a circumferential series of pockets opening at both sides of the body, each pocket being adapted to receive a piece of chalk of a shape corresponding to the configuration of the pocket, a shoulder arranged within each pocket forming a seat for the chalk and maintaining the latter inwardly of the adjacent side of the body, a cover detachably secured to the opposite side of the body and closing the adjacent ends of said pockets, and an eye bolt extended through the said body and cover with the eye thereof dis posed above the cover as and for the purpose described. K

In testimony whereof I ailix my si nature.

THOMAS APOTLE.

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